Insurance News - March 2006

31-03-2006  New speed camera's pushing up car insurance

Two million British motorists were caught out by speed cameras in 2004 according to the latest Home Office figures, raising car insurance premiums for many unfortunate drivers. Approximately 6,000 ...View Full Details

31-03-2006  Choose kennel carefully for cheaper pet insurance

Dog owners are shelling out an estimated £46 million in vet's bills and raised pet insurance premiums over the course of their pets' lifetimes due to the poor conditions in ...View Full Details

31-03-2006  Education to tackle injuries and high car insurance

Mike Pickard, head of Risk and Underwriting at esure.com has called for a pre-emptive awareness campaign to educate young men on sensible driving in a bid to cut the number ...View Full Details

30-03-2006  Bosch claim dirty windows raising car insurance

UK drivers are causing unnecessary accidents simply by not using their rear windscreen wipers regularly enough, according to Bosch. The windscreen wiper manufacturer said that a large proportion of ...View Full Details

29-03-2006  Motorists fear rusty drivers raising car insurance premiums

Out-of-practice motorists bear the brunt of British drivers' ire, with more than 60 per cent of UK motorists favouring a plan to make all out-of-practice motorists to retake their driving ...View Full Details

28-03-2006  Motor Trike launches Stallion crossover bike

Motor Trike has launched a new line of 'crossover' three-wheeled motorbikes, combining the criteria of a car with the classification of a motorbike. The company, which for 11 years ...View Full Details

28-03-2006  BIBA calls for harsher Road Safety Bill

The government is facing calls from several industry bodies, including the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba), to "add teeth" to the Road Safety Bill, set to be debated in the ...View Full Details

27-03-2006  Treating pets risks pet insurance cover

While most pet owners treat their furry friend as a member of the family, owners are being reminded that they have different needs to the rest of the family, and ...View Full Details

24-03-2006  BMW launches new bikes in UK market

BMW Motorrad UK has announced the launch of the eagerly anticipated BMW K1200 GT and R1200 GS Adventure models in the UK. While many had said producing a replacement ...View Full Details

23-03-2006  Cheaper used cars boast lower car insurance premiums

Motorists who plump for more expensive second hand cars are more likely to be the victim of a fraudster than drivers who go for cheaper used cars, raising their car ...View Full Details